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Kiotw | Substack
Writer and TTRPG game master. - écrivain et meneur de jeu de rôle sur table. Click to read Kiotw, a Substack publication. Launched 23 days ago.
kiotw.substack.com
Been working on a few big projects, mostly DnD stuff and world building stuff on here : kiotw.substack.com
Despite my very small footprint i want to share this : www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwB3...
There is a necessity to get eyes on one of the largest online scams there is and the attempts by those companies at silencing the truth. #honey #paypal
There is a necessity to get eyes on one of the largest online scams there is and the attempts by those companies at silencing the truth. #honey #paypal
Exposing Honey's Evil Business Model
YouTube video by MegaLag
www.youtube.com
December 23, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Despite my very small footprint i want to share this : www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwB3...
There is a necessity to get eyes on one of the largest online scams there is and the attempts by those companies at silencing the truth. #honey #paypal
There is a necessity to get eyes on one of the largest online scams there is and the attempts by those companies at silencing the truth. #honey #paypal
It's a bit of a shame that @larianstudios.com uses AI as part of their process.
I understand that they hire artists and that AI is in the early steps but one thing i love about concept art is seeing the specific references for the work with the final product.
the reference being AI is pretty lame.
I understand that they hire artists and that AI is in the early steps but one thing i love about concept art is seeing the specific references for the work with the final product.
the reference being AI is pretty lame.
December 18, 2025 at 3:19 PM
It's a bit of a shame that @larianstudios.com uses AI as part of their process.
I understand that they hire artists and that AI is in the early steps but one thing i love about concept art is seeing the specific references for the work with the final product.
the reference being AI is pretty lame.
I understand that they hire artists and that AI is in the early steps but one thing i love about concept art is seeing the specific references for the work with the final product.
the reference being AI is pretty lame.
On the big question about making a #TTRPG :
Imperial or metric ?
I'm french, i use metric in my life but in years playing #D&D I learned how to use imperial.
Now that i'm making #Pillar-run i wonder which i should choose.🤔
Imperial or metric ?
I'm french, i use metric in my life but in years playing #D&D I learned how to use imperial.
Now that i'm making #Pillar-run i wonder which i should choose.🤔
December 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM
On the big question about making a #TTRPG :
Imperial or metric ?
I'm french, i use metric in my life but in years playing #D&D I learned how to use imperial.
Now that i'm making #Pillar-run i wonder which i should choose.🤔
Imperial or metric ?
I'm french, i use metric in my life but in years playing #D&D I learned how to use imperial.
Now that i'm making #Pillar-run i wonder which i should choose.🤔
Still working on #Pillar-run #TTRPG I'm finished with most of the early rules. I'm soon going to test them with a small scale play-test with my players.
The first public play-test should be happening early 2026 !
The first public play-test should be happening early 2026 !
December 17, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Still working on #Pillar-run #TTRPG I'm finished with most of the early rules. I'm soon going to test them with a small scale play-test with my players.
The first public play-test should be happening early 2026 !
The first public play-test should be happening early 2026 !
I managed to spend some time on the spell crafting system for my roguelike TTRPG project #Pillar-run, it'll need A LOT of testing but i got it's general identity.
Now i have the choice for the next steps :
- Stamina abilities
- The Dungeon
- Archetypes
- Loot tables
Now i have the choice for the next steps :
- Stamina abilities
- The Dungeon
- Archetypes
- Loot tables
December 4, 2025 at 3:14 PM
I managed to spend some time on the spell crafting system for my roguelike TTRPG project #Pillar-run, it'll need A LOT of testing but i got it's general identity.
Now i have the choice for the next steps :
- Stamina abilities
- The Dungeon
- Archetypes
- Loot tables
Now i have the choice for the next steps :
- Stamina abilities
- The Dungeon
- Archetypes
- Loot tables
Decided to post the first steps of the system and my thought process so far, Making #Pillar-run #TTRPG 's building a public one.
I'll keep y'all updated with my progress on the systems and maps for this project !
Hope you follow me in the journey!
open.substack.com/pub/kiotw/p/...
I'll keep y'all updated with my progress on the systems and maps for this project !
Hope you follow me in the journey!
open.substack.com/pub/kiotw/p/...
Making a roguelike TTRPG
Pillar-run, the first steps.
open.substack.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Decided to post the first steps of the system and my thought process so far, Making #Pillar-run #TTRPG 's building a public one.
I'll keep y'all updated with my progress on the systems and maps for this project !
Hope you follow me in the journey!
open.substack.com/pub/kiotw/p/...
I'll keep y'all updated with my progress on the systems and maps for this project !
Hope you follow me in the journey!
open.substack.com/pub/kiotw/p/...
Getting started on the second part of #pillar-run #TTRPG creation. Since i have the base rules now i'll work on the spellcasting/crafting system.
With Mana, the characters can cast spells they made according to individual modules they have found or researched.
Could put this into #D&D too
With Mana, the characters can cast spells they made according to individual modules they have found or researched.
Could put this into #D&D too
November 18, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Getting started on the second part of #pillar-run #TTRPG creation. Since i have the base rules now i'll work on the spellcasting/crafting system.
With Mana, the characters can cast spells they made according to individual modules they have found or researched.
Could put this into #D&D too
With Mana, the characters can cast spells they made according to individual modules they have found or researched.
Could put this into #D&D too
Finished the first part of #DnD 's tools of the trade rework : homebrewery.naturalcrit.com/share/DLgHiR...
This part having #cook #alchemist and #brewer 's tools.
It's not proof read or tested as of yet so feel free to send me feedback so i can fix the issues
(and thx #homebrewery)
#TTRPG #homebrew
This part having #cook #alchemist and #brewer 's tools.
It's not proof read or tested as of yet so feel free to send me feedback so i can fix the issues
(and thx #homebrewery)
#TTRPG #homebrew
Kiotw’s Tools of the Trades Part 1 - Kiotw
The first part of the series where i give all tools within D&D5e a modular crafting systems for the players to enjoy without giving the DM a headache.
homebrewery.naturalcrit.com
November 12, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Finished the first part of #DnD 's tools of the trade rework : homebrewery.naturalcrit.com/share/DLgHiR...
This part having #cook #alchemist and #brewer 's tools.
It's not proof read or tested as of yet so feel free to send me feedback so i can fix the issues
(and thx #homebrewery)
#TTRPG #homebrew
This part having #cook #alchemist and #brewer 's tools.
It's not proof read or tested as of yet so feel free to send me feedback so i can fix the issues
(and thx #homebrewery)
#TTRPG #homebrew
After getting the bones of the system in place i started working on the dungeon of #Pillar-run #TTRPG.
Aswell as the story's beginings.
For now what i have in mind is a group of characters going up a pillar from within.
The pillar's inside shift and change over various runs to keep things fresh.
Aswell as the story's beginings.
For now what i have in mind is a group of characters going up a pillar from within.
The pillar's inside shift and change over various runs to keep things fresh.
November 11, 2025 at 10:18 AM
After getting the bones of the system in place i started working on the dungeon of #Pillar-run #TTRPG.
Aswell as the story's beginings.
For now what i have in mind is a group of characters going up a pillar from within.
The pillar's inside shift and change over various runs to keep things fresh.
Aswell as the story's beginings.
For now what i have in mind is a group of characters going up a pillar from within.
The pillar's inside shift and change over various runs to keep things fresh.
I decided to start making my rogue-like #TTRPG : #Pillar-run.
With a fresh system that pushes for quick levelling, Noita-like modular spells, Hades inspired boons and rogue-like build creation using all modular weapon making systems !
I just started but i got a lot of ideas and free time !
With a fresh system that pushes for quick levelling, Noita-like modular spells, Hades inspired boons and rogue-like build creation using all modular weapon making systems !
I just started but i got a lot of ideas and free time !
November 10, 2025 at 8:28 PM
I decided to start making my rogue-like #TTRPG : #Pillar-run.
With a fresh system that pushes for quick levelling, Noita-like modular spells, Hades inspired boons and rogue-like build creation using all modular weapon making systems !
I just started but i got a lot of ideas and free time !
With a fresh system that pushes for quick levelling, Noita-like modular spells, Hades inspired boons and rogue-like build creation using all modular weapon making systems !
I just started but i got a lot of ideas and free time !
Writing a messy archive for my #DnD game for the sole purpose of doing various lore dumps along with lies from scam artists without telling the players which is which.
#littleGMpleasures #TTRPG
#littleGMpleasures #TTRPG
October 31, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Writing a messy archive for my #DnD game for the sole purpose of doing various lore dumps along with lies from scam artists without telling the players which is which.
#littleGMpleasures #TTRPG
#littleGMpleasures #TTRPG
In the ended i used #homebrewery to make the PDF for the bastion system rework.
There is some markdown to learn but it's simplified on the website.
So i'll just recommend that platform for your homebrew #DnD5e stuff. At least when it comes to the smaller things ^^.
#TTRPG #homebrew
There is some markdown to learn but it's simplified on the website.
So i'll just recommend that platform for your homebrew #DnD5e stuff. At least when it comes to the smaller things ^^.
#TTRPG #homebrew
October 27, 2025 at 4:32 PM
In the ended i used #homebrewery to make the PDF for the bastion system rework.
There is some markdown to learn but it's simplified on the website.
So i'll just recommend that platform for your homebrew #DnD5e stuff. At least when it comes to the smaller things ^^.
#TTRPG #homebrew
There is some markdown to learn but it's simplified on the website.
So i'll just recommend that platform for your homebrew #DnD5e stuff. At least when it comes to the smaller things ^^.
#TTRPG #homebrew
My bastions system rework for #DnD5e is done !
Took much longer to make and i'm not sure of the balance but the system itself is DONE !
homebrewery.naturalcrit.com/share/yj2551...
Give it a look for free and do send me feedback so i can make this even better !
#ttrpg #DnD #bastion #homebrew
Took much longer to make and i'm not sure of the balance but the system itself is DONE !
homebrewery.naturalcrit.com/share/yj2551...
Give it a look for free and do send me feedback so i can make this even better !
#ttrpg #DnD #bastion #homebrew
Dungeons and Bastion - Kiotw
No description.
homebrewery.naturalcrit.com
October 24, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Turns out remaking the whole #D&D5e Bastion system is difficult. i'll post something for people to test soon.
The goal is to make all the complexity at the top and maintenance is just a few numbers to track at each Bastion turn.
Headache free for GMs and easy to port to other #TTRPG s.
The goal is to make all the complexity at the top and maintenance is just a few numbers to track at each Bastion turn.
Headache free for GMs and easy to port to other #TTRPG s.
October 21, 2025 at 4:59 PM
I was making the #DnD5e Mason’s tools and ended up redoing the Bastion system.
I didn’t realize how strangely built the original Bastion system is, it has a good base with the Bastion turns but the facilities aren’t really good...
Is there a #TTRPG base building system that does this better ?
I didn’t realize how strangely built the original Bastion system is, it has a good base with the Bastion turns but the facilities aren’t really good...
Is there a #TTRPG base building system that does this better ?
October 17, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Starting on a long term project : A roguelike TTRPG !
#DnD #TTRPG #D&D
Here's the basic concept :
open.substack.com/pub/kiotw/p/...
#DnD #TTRPG #D&D
Here's the basic concept :
open.substack.com/pub/kiotw/p/...
Roguelike TTRPG
A couple of ideas that i've been working on
open.substack.com
October 9, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Starting on a long term project : A roguelike TTRPG !
#DnD #TTRPG #D&D
Here's the basic concept :
open.substack.com/pub/kiotw/p/...
#DnD #TTRPG #D&D
Here's the basic concept :
open.substack.com/pub/kiotw/p/...
October 9, 2025 at 2:41 PM